For this episode, Michael Delbar, CEO & host, sits down Rizpah Bellard. Together the duo goes over what Rizpah plans to do with her new-found platform, how her work and experience as a rancher, she has devoted her time to connecting with under-served communities to teach them that they too can be a cowboy or cowgirl and have a love for/connection to the land and our industry.
In our latest episode, CEO and host, Michael Delbar sits down with Shannon Douglass, the new President of the California Farm Bureau. From regulatory hurdles to economic pressures, the duo discusses how these challenges impact the industry and what can be done to support the agricultural community. Shannon also shares her insights on the Farm Bureau’s efforts and the importance of collective action in building a stronger future for agriculture.
In this episode, Michael Delbar, host and CEO of the Rangeland Trust, is joined by the Chair of the Fire Sub-Committee, Anthony Stornetta. Together, the duo discusses the committee’s priorities, along with Anthony’s personal experiences as both a firefighter and rancher in the Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties.
When the Rangeland Trust is able to successfully conserve a piece of California’s working lands, it is cause for a celebration—another win in the fight to keep ranchers ranching and stave off conversion of these lands in the Golden State!
The question of succession weighs heavily on the mind of nearly every rancher: “Who will take over my ranch once I am gone?” According to the USDA, within the next two decades, approximately 70 percent of U.S. farming and ranching operations will confront this issue. While the next generation often assumes responsibility, this isn’t always the case, necessitating careful planning and arrangements to safeguard the operation into the future. For the late Louise Hanson, the original proprietor of the Hanson Ranch, a conservation easement emerged as a cornerstone of her estate planning.
Join CEO and host. Michael Delbar, as he has a conversation with Rangeland Trust ranching partner, Daniel Sinton of the Avenales Ranch
To demonstrate our boots on the ground conservation efforts, the Rangeland Trust and local prospective ranching partner, Rick Taggard, welcomed 60 guests on February 10th to the Lone Oak Springs Ranch in Santa Maria, Calif. The event followed our annual “in-town” event, Reunir, which took place on February 8th at The Maker’s Son in Los Alamos.
Join CEO and host. Michael Delbar, as he sits down with Senior Director of Conservation Ranching for Audubon California.
Join CEO and host. Michael Delbar, as he sits down with California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, exploring her journey in public office, her advocacy endeavors, and her goals for the state.
This new year means new leadership, and for this episode, we are thrilled to introduce our newly elected Board Chair, Carolyn Carey. Join Michael and Carolyn as they discuss her goals for her upcoming tenure.
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